New Build - Any Feedback?

[LiquidNinja]

Hi Guys,

I'm putting together a new system and would like some feedback on the parts list. Here is a link: Link

I'm looking to use most of the parts from my present computer (HDs, monitor, keyboard/mouse, etc), so it's just the main parts. I chose the motherboard I did because it provides 2 PATA slots, that way I can re-use my old HDs and DVD burner.

I'm looking to use this as a mild gaming machine. No overclocking, 1024x768 resolution.

I'm looking to spend around $700, but am willing to go slightly over if its really worth it.

Thanks Guys,
-Nick

 

[LiquidNinja]

bump.... anybody? please....

 

[nick1985]

RAM - You can get a special on GSkill PC800...its like $70 right now.

Mobo - You can get a brand new P35 Abit board for like $90

Rosewill Power supply is crap

There is an X1950GT on newegg for $109. You can save $70 and just OC that card a bit to Pro speeds (if you decide to overclock)

Quad core is a budget rig sounds a little silly also...You can get a dual core and save $100 easy. That would allow you to get an 8800GT (if you got the different RAM also). You would get MUCH MUCH MUCH better performance out of the rig if you made those changes.

 

[LiquidNinja]

Thanks for the tips mate.

I have two concerns, however.

1) I picked the motherboard I did because I wanted backward compatibility with all my old HDs and burners (PATA drives), and that motherboard provides two PATA ports.

2) I don't really plan on upgrading the core of the system for a while, and so I feel a quad-core CPU would last me a lot longer than a dual core.

3) I don't see a point in getting the latest and greatest video-card, as they are usually way too expensive, and only last about a year. I'm not THAT much of a gamer these days, and am happier just being able to play games on medium settings, then dropping an extra $200.

Lastly, do you know of any good power supplies?

Thanks again-

 

[gtsing]

TBH, if I were you...I'd get a Dell.

 

[LiquidNinja]

Yea that would be the easy route, but half the fun is making the computer yourself.
Plus, it would cost more to buy a dell...